This is what happens when principals get serious, another well-positioned source noted.

If either side does have a statement, this post will be updated.

Though the AMPTP could conduct dual negotiations, that is not on their agenda at present.

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The continued writers strike has also put a number of talk shows yearning to return in check.

Specifically Drew Barrymore and Bill Maher delayed their plans to restart production after blacklash on social from guild members.

During the 2007-08 strike,DWTScontinued to shoot, re-hiring its writer after the strikes.

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The show employs one writer to provide banter for the hosts in what is a reported 500 person staff.